§ 701-23. Abusing Dogs; Dog Fighting.  


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  • No person shall beat, abuse or injure any dog in an immoderate, cruel or unnecessary manner; no person shall open or keep a dog pen or dog pit for the purpose of causing or permitting dogs to fight; and no person shall cause or set dogs to fight. A violation of this section shall constitute a first degree misdemeanor or a Class E1 Civil Offense.

(C.O. 720-25; renumbered to C.M.C. 701-23, eff. Jan. 1, 1972; a. Ord. No. 062-2015, § 1, eff. April 4, 2015; Emer. Ord. No. 183-2015, § 1, eff. June 17, 2015)

Cross reference

Penalty, § 701-99.